FTF238 How to start a workshop: Which comes first - content or an activity? with Leanne Hughes

11/14/23 • 17 min

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Welcome back to another episode with your host, Leanne Hughes. I received a listener question from my friend, Juraj Holub and thought I'd share my thoughts on the show.
Here's the question:
I'm thinking about the flow of a session.
Let me share more details.
Goal: I'd like the workshop participants to practice and learn "how to open a presentation."
Option A:
- Participants go first and deliver their opening to their current best capabilities.
- We debrief each opening (What went well? What could be improved?)
- After that, I'll share and add additional tips on how to best open a presentation.
Option B:
- We start with a group brainstorming about the best ways to open a presentation.
- Only then do participants get the chance to step on stage and deliver their opening.
- We debrief each opening
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What factors would you consider in your response?
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Previous Episode

FTF237: Deciphering culture and facilitation life as a charismatic introvert with Shane Michael Hatton

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What does it mean to truly have the character of a leader? Is culture really something we can influence in an organisation?

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Shane Hatton is an author, trainer, coach, and speaker who is passionate about developing remarkable leaders and cultures. He works with organizations to close the leadership gap between mid and senior level leaders.

Aside from being the author of the books “Let’s Talk Culture – The Conversations You Need to Create the Team You Want” and “Lead The Room – Communicate a Message That Counts in Moments That Matter”, Shane is also a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, a member of the Forbes Global Coaches Council, and is the Founder of the People Leaders Network.

I met Shane on the Clubhouse app, where we had various conversations around various topics, but it was when I attended his book launch earlier this year in Sydney that we finally got to meet in real life.

In this conversation, you’ll hear Shane discuss:

His book, “Let’s Talk Culture – The Conversations You Need to Create the Team You Want”
The insights of culture
Practical things leaders can do to build and reinforce their culture
His personal insights on how he handles his energy
How he manages the contrast of being the person in front of the room and while also thriving behind the scenes
Rapid Round

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Rapid Round Recommendations:

Book: The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
Tool/App: ClickUp
Song: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
Quote: “The moment we begin to think we have all the answers, we forget all the questions.” – Madeleine L’Engle
Quote: “You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.” – Naguib Mahfouz

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FTF239: Tactics for powering yourself up to host a workshop (when you’ve had three hours sleep)

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How do you personally POWER YOURSELF UP to host a workshop when you're sleep deprived? That's the topic Leanne riffs off in this solo episode, where she shares ideas on:
* * Insights from her personal story on powering up after facing challenges like jet lag and disrupted routines.
* How personal energy significantly impacts workshop facilitation and the need to show up as your best self.
* Exploring various power-up routines, including environment shifts, the magic of music, and tailored playlists for different workshop vibes.
* Quick strategies for resetting and refocusing, such as gratitude practices, journaling, and the benefits of movement.
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